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Meethi Baathain, Meethi Yaadhain (Sweet exchanges, Sweet memories)
Spending three weeks working with the incredible PRASAD Chikitsa has been a completely eye opening and inspiring experience for me. It has been amazing to document all I learned in
Lalla Lalla Lori… Doodh ki Katori (A lullaby in India: “A Bowl of Milk”)
I had the incredible opportunity to volunteer with PRASAD’s nutrition program a few more times near the end of my stay in India. After three consecutive days of going out
Hansee ke Bandhan (Bonds of Laughter)
We arrived at the Kanya Vidyalaya Vajreshwari School (an all girls boarding school) with smiles on our faces, ready to start the morning helping in PRASAD’s school health camps, an
Chhote Chhote Kadam (Baby Steps)
A small building covered with a large blue tarp greeted me as I, along with my parents, who were accompanying me for the day, stepped out of the PRASAD van.
Supne Dekhne kaa Adhikaar (The right to dream) Part Two
Over the past week, I visited two different Self Help Groups, sponsored by PRASAD Chikitsa, both of which taught me so much and opened my eyes to many of the
Supne Dekhne kaa Adhikaar Part One (The Right to Dream Part One)
Over the past couple of days, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit and take part in two Women’s Self Help Group Meetings. I will be writing more posts about
Hamaare Apne Ghar kaa Aangan (Our own house’s garden)
The greenery around us sparkled, the fresh raindrops on every plant shining from the rays of the emerging sun. I admired the Tansa Valley landscape through the window, about to
My Visit to PRASAD Chikita – Dr. Vivek Panchapakesan
My name is Dr. Vivek Panchapakesan. I live in Toronto, Canada with my wife and two sons, and I work as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in facial reconstructive
Bachchon ke liye bhojan (Food for Children)
I smiled with eagerness as I stepped into the PRASAD van about to take me to nine different nursery schools as part of PRASAD Chikitsa’s nutrition program. I could smell
Aapka Swaagat (Welcome)
My name is Arpita Iyer. I am fifteen years old and from San Diego, California. I have just arrived in a rural part of India called Tansa Valley, about three
The American Dental Association (ADA) published an article about PRASAD
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Netraprakash (Light of the Eye)
Nearly 75 % of people in India over the age of 60 either have cataracts or have had cataract surgery. Impaired vision or blindness from cataracts can lead to complete
